Southern Saratoga Personal Trainers

With CDYMCA personal training, make lasting changes to your lifestyle. Our nationally certified personal trainers will work with you to create a personalized program to meet your goals and create sustainable life changes.

All packages below are recurring unless purchased as a single add-on. Packages are more cost-effective. Package sessions expire within 30 days from purchase.

Kickstart and Kickstart+

Kickstart
- 1 x 60-minute PT session plus 2 x 30-minute PT sessions: $125
Kickstart+
- 1 x 60-minute PT session plus 2 x 30-minute PT sessions plus 1 x 60-minute nutrition consultation: $175

Monthly Recurring Packages

Single Session
- Individual (30 min): $60
- Individual (60 min): $80
2 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $120
- Individual (60 min): $160
4 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $220
- Individual (60 min): $300
8 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $440
- Individual (60 min): $600
12 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $660
- Individual (60 min): $900

1-on-1 Personal Training Add-ons

Individual (30 min): $65
Individual (60 min): $85

2-on-1 Partner Personal Training Packages

Single Session: $60 per person
2 Sessions: $120 per person
4 Sessions: $240 per person
8 Sessions: $480 per person

Non-Member Sample Sessions

Single Session (30 min): $75
Single Session (60 min): $95

Thor, Wellness Director

Thor joined the Bethlehem Y in November of 2019 as their Wellness Director and moved to SSY in 2020. He's been a trainer since 2013, working as a personal trainer at SUNY Cortland and interning as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Princeton University. From there, he went on to work as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the G-box gym and an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Union College. Thor holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Fitness Development from SUNY Cortland and is currently in pursuit of his Master’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Certifications:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with NSCA
Certified Speed and Agility Coach with NSPA
Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid

Marissa

Marissa joined the Y in 2013 after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science. She worked as a personal trainer and lifeguard while earning another Bachelor’s Degree, in nutrition. During that time, she resumed taking karate classes, achieving a brown belt, and started running 5Ks. Just recently, she obtained a new certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Certifications:

Certified NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified NCSF Personal Trainer
Certified TRX Suspension Trainer
NYS Registered Dietician Nutritionist
Certified in CPR & AED Pro, and first aid

Jazmin

Jazmin started working for the YMCA in 2017, starting in Childcare. She holds a B.S in Human Physiological Sciences from Skidmore. She has been an athlete most of her life playing softball and later on, Track and Field. It was during Track that she found her true passion for fitness in powerlifting and working out.

Certifications:

Certified NASM Personal Trainer
Certified in CPR, AED, and first aid

Michelle

Michelle joined the Southern Saratoga YMCA team in October 2019 serving as a Membership Services Representative and has always been active as an avid runner with the CDYMCA Pacers Running group. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology from SUNY Albany. Michelle’s passion and focus is on bodybuilding and strength training. She is a member of the Organization of Competitive Bodies and has competed in several events where judging is based on a natural physique, confidence, and stage presence.

Certifications:

Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise
Certified CPR, AED and First Aid

Brian

Brian has been a lifelong athlete, participating in basketball, track and field, and Tae Kwon Do. Brian has been a martial artist for 20 years now and has been nationally ranked in the top 15 and has now coached several national champions. His love of any athletics and physical activity brought him to the world of fitness as a coach and gives him his passion to teach others.

Certifications:

Certified NASM Personal Trainer
Licensed Pan American and European Tae Kwon Do Union Coach
Licensed USA Tae Kwon Do National Coach
Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid

Kickstart with a Trainer

One-time purchase offers the expertise of a certified trainer to design a fitness program to target your wellness goals, keep you motivated, and help you bust through a plateau. The package consists of a 60-minute assessment session and two 30-minute follow-up sessions.